Technology of Timber Cutting and Timber Processing Industries (master)

Qualification: Master of "Technology of Timber Cutting and Timber Processing Industries"

Short description: The Master's degree in Technology of Timber Cutting and Timber Processing Industries is a 2 year program focused on wood as a material and its production processes, design to be preparatory for scientific work as well as meeting up to the expectations the industry puts on an expert in technology of timber cutting.

Your future professional skills: Graduates of the Master of Technology of Timber Cutting and Timber Processing Industries degree course have acquired extensive knowledge of wood technology, and possess the competencies needed to deal with practical and scientific issues related to working with and processing wood and wood materials. This puts them in the position to be able to make rapid, sensible commercial decisions in a world of increasingly globalised competition. Their high levels of competence in situations demanding methodical and social skills, combined with in-depth knowledge in the field of management, qualify them for high-level professional positions.

Career options: This qualification enables graduates to take up high-level, leading positions in all areas of the timber industry, including its suppliers and customers. Possible fields of activities enhanced on graduation are research and development, manufacturing, project planning, management, materials testing, quality management, safety monitoring. Should you be looking for job in the timber industry, in either a managerial or a technical role, you will find your employment options.

Internship: Students pass industrial practices (internships) and educational practices in woodwork companies, research institutes, as well as in laboratories and university departments.

Reasons to study at Ukhta University: The Komi Republic is rich in timber resourсes, so USTU with its fields for practical work is a great place to study Technology of Timber Cutting and Timber Processing Industries.